As India gears up for a thrilling five-match Test series against England starting June 20, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal finds himself under the scanner. The India vs England 2025 Test series also marks the beginning of the new World Test Championship cycle (2025–2027) for Team India.
With legendary names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin retiring from Test cricket, the focus has now shifted to India’s next-gen stars. And at the forefront of that transition is Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is expected to open alongside KL Rahul.
Ind vs India A Practice Match Highlights Jaiswal’s Struggles
Before the main series, India played two unofficial Test matches against India A as part of their preparation. In the recent Ind vs India A practice match, Jaiswal returned with scores of 24, 64, 17, and 5 — a mixed bag that lacked consistency.
On the other hand, India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran impressed with back-to-back fifties, while KL Rahul smashed a century and a half-century in the only game he featured in. The India vs India A scorecard painted a clearer picture of Jaiswal’s inconsistent form.
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Gautam Gambhir Gives Tough Love During Net Session
As per a report by Revsportz, head coach Gautam Gambhir had a heated one-on-one with Jaiswal during a practice session. Observers noted that Jaiswal was playing rash shots and attempting to hit almost every delivery, which didn’t sit well with Gambhir.
Witnesses from the Ind vs India A match and practice nets reported that Gambhir firmly advised the youngster to be more selective and composed at the crease. After the chat, Jaiswal returned to the nets and looked a lot more disciplined in his shot selection.
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Despite Practice Failures, Jaiswal’s Overall Test Record Is Strong
Even though his current form in India vs India A practice match has raised questions, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Test career so far has been impressive. Since his debut in 2023, he has scored 1798 runs in 19 Tests at an average of 52.88, including four centuries and ten fifties.
His best performances came during the last England tour of India, where he hammered 712 runs in 9 innings, including two centuries and three half-centuries.
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India vs India A Match: Crucial Test Before England Series
Team India will play a warm-up match against India A starting this Friday in Kent. This India vs India A practice match will be the only trial before the Test series begins. Fans are eager to follow the Ind vs India A scorecard and watch how the players perform — especially Jaiswal, whose spot is now under pressure.
Live coverage and match updates can be tracked on India TV Live, ensuring fans stay connected with every ball and breakthrough.
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England vs India Test Series: Full Schedule
The India vs England Test series will be played over 46 days across five iconic venues:
- 1st Test – Leeds (Headingley)
- 2nd Test – Birmingham (Edgbaston)
- 3rd Test – London (Lord’s)
- 4th Test – Manchester (Old Trafford)
- 5th Test – London (The Oval)
